Any thoughts on this estimate to repair my vehicle?

JARblue · 01-29-2015, 09:00 AM

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Originally Posted by need4speed255

Why new master and slave cylinders as well as the line for a clutch job?

If these are not already upgraded, then at the very least you should upgrade the CSC while you are doing the clutch job. The master and slave are both prone to failure. If you don't replace them at the same time as the clutch, they'll probably just fail after some time with your new clutch, and if it's the CSC you're dropping the transmission again to fix it. There's no reason to replace the rubber clutch line unless it's failing or you're replacing it with a SS line.

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Originally Posted by R0bDC

THey say is because the Clutch and Flywheel they would be installing is a high performance part that has been added to new Z's and GTR and so the Slave and Master Cylinder would have to be compatible.

tell that shop to go fuck themselves with those prices and that explanation

The master cylinder is OEM (there are no available aftermarket ones that fit without some level of modification right now). You can buy it for $100; no reason to pay a 69% markup on it.

Also, you have left out information, so people are making assumptions. What kind of parts are these? OEM? Aftermarket?

grandpawmoses · 01-29-2015, 01:36 PM

Also agree. That's replacing every clutch part right down to the fluid.
My guess for replacing with stock is a pressure plate, clutch plate, & throwout beating. Plus maybe four hours labor including the beer run.

cigarclifford · 01-29-2015, 01:45 PM

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Originally Posted by grandpawmoses

Also agree. That's replacing every clutch part right down to the fluid.
My guess for replacing with stock is a pressure plate, clutch plate, & throwout beating. Plus maybe four hours labor including the beer run.

no moon shine Grand Paw Moses, nice to see you here with us today..

-Clifford

jpkirk · 01-29-2015, 05:00 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

shouldve bought an AT

OMG kenchan. Post number 4 and it starts.

kenchan · 01-29-2015, 05:08 PM

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Originally Posted by jpkirk

OMG kenchan. Post number 4 and it starts.

yah, FP would be proud!

kenchan · 01-29-2015, 05:09 PM

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Originally Posted by cigarclifford

no moon shine Grand Paw Moses, nice to see you here with us today..

-Clifford

we all know how grandpaw fixes his clutches. he just buys a new vette-vert. lol

jpkirk · 01-29-2015, 05:14 PM

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Originally Posted by R0bDC

I have a slipping clutch, basically the car needs to accelerate A lot before it moves an inch.

Here is what I am been charged for the repair

1.) 9 Hours labor at 120 dollars hr - 1080
2.) Flywheel - 1084
3.) Clutch - 839
4.) Pilot Bushing - 6
5.) Master Cylinder - 169
6.) Slave Cylinder - 163
7.) Cable Line for M & S Cylinder - 47
8.) Brake Fluid - 60

Total - 3448

Lol, Thoughts?

So ... Stillen has a "high performance" aluminum flywheel AND clutch for under $1000. I have no idea if it is a good or bad set.

clutch and flywheel set

Less than half what your guy is charging. I agree with the rest ... run like the wind.

ShutokuZ · 01-29-2015, 05:55 PM

Can't speak about the Stillen flywheel quality, but the ACT pressure palte and disk is awesome. I used the ACT HD/SS (which this kit includes) on my Evo IX and loved it for Auto-X. It only firmed up the pedal feel slightly over stock, but not much to even notice. The engagement was really smooth and not much shudder. This pressure plater should hold up to around 420lbs TQ.

cigarclifford · 01-29-2015, 06:15 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

we all know how grandpaw fixes his clutches. he just buys a new vette-vert. lol

Touching part is when Grand Paw Moses stated the color. It was not a Red
Corvette it was "Crystal Red Tint Coat" Corvette.........

-Clifford

R0bDC · 01-29-2015, 11:06 PM

They will not do that install anything that its not theirs

Chuck33079 · 01-29-2015, 11:13 PM

Then take it somewhere else. A$100 tow will save you $1000 or more.

R0bDC · 01-29-2015, 11:57 PM

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Originally Posted by JARblue

If these are not already upgraded, then at the very least you should upgrade the CSC while you are doing the clutch job. The master and slave are both prone to failure. If you don't replace them at the same time as the clutch, they'll probably just fail after some time with your new clutch, and if it's the CSC you're dropping the transmission again to fix it. There's no reason to replace the rubber clutch line unless it's failing or you're replacing it with a SS line.

tell that shop to go fuck themselves with those prices and that explanation

The master cylinder is OEM (there are no available aftermarket ones that fit without some level of modification right now). You can buy it for $100; no reason to pay a 69% markup on it.

Also, you have left out information, so people are making assumptions. What kind of parts are these? OEM? Aftermarket?

They are EOM

synolimit · 01-30-2015, 01:59 AM

Just looked online, that's all retail but the clutch. OE clutch is $750 retail, $613 discount.

http://www.nissanpartszone.com/Page_...=300&PageName=

http://www.nissanpartszone.com/Page_...=120&PageName=

They're just charging what nissan says. That being said aftermarket is WAY better and cheaper. You don't want this POS plastic part going back in just to fail do you?

JARblue · 01-30-2015, 07:11 AM

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Originally Posted by R0bDC

They will not do that install anything that its not theirs

Who cares? We have already established that shop is just ripping you off. If you use them, you're an idiot.

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Originally Posted by Chuck33079

Then take it somewhere else. A$100 tow will save you $1000 or more.

No question here. Take the car to another shop asap.

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Originally Posted by Scott@Synergy

Just looked online, that's all retail but the clutch. OE clutch is $750 retail, $613 discount.

Ummm... not sure where you got your retail prices, but $160+ for the CMC and CSC is AT LEAST 20% markup over the dealer prices. And like 50% markup over the lowest prices on the web ($105-110 for either one). All of those parts are ridiculously overpriced. They also probably have incompetent low wage employees to keep that profit margin maximized. Fvck shops like that

synolimit · 01-30-2015, 08:16 AM

Didn't look them all up but you can clearly see the links.

01-29-2015, 01:36 PM	#17 (permalink)
grandpawmoses A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Northport, Alabama Age: 80 Posts: 1,398 Drives: a hard bargain Rep Power: 26	Also agree. That's replacing every clutch part right down to the fluid. My guess for replacing with stock is a pressure plate, clutch plate, & throwout beating. Plus maybe four hours labor including the beer run. kenchan, jpkirk and cigarclifford like this.

01-29-2015, 11:06 PM	#25 (permalink)
R0bDC Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: California Posts: 307 Drives: 2009 370Z Rep Power: 12	They will not do that install anything that its not theirs Last edited by R0bDC; 01-29-2015 at 11:16 PM.

01-29-2015, 11:13 PM	#26 (permalink)
Chuck33079 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 12,265 Drives: 2011 370ztt Rep Power: 29539	Then take it somewhere else. A$100 tow will save you $1000 or more. __________________ 2011 MB Touring-Sport-6sp-Nav/GTM TT/FI TT TDX/JTran/Kosmic/Eibach/Hotchkis/SPC/CSF/RPS/SoThatsWhereAllMyMoneyWent

01-30-2015, 08:16 AM	#30 (permalink)
synolimit A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2013 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 5,051 Drives: 2013 Silver 370z Rep Power: 3389	Didn't look them all up but you can clearly see the links. __________________ 13 370z-

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01-29-2015, 05:55 PM	#23 (permalink)
ShutokuZ Track Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Honolulu Posts: 512 Drives: 2013 PW 6MT Sport Rep Power: 14	Can't speak about the Stillen flywheel quality, but the ACT pressure palte and disk is awesome. I used the ACT HD/SS (which this kit includes) on my Evo IX and loved it for Auto-X. It only firmed up the pedal feel slightly over stock, but not much to even notice. The engagement was really smooth and not much shudder. This pressure plater should hold up to around 420lbs TQ.